2026 Buffalo Bills Team Preview

The Buffalo Bills have double-digit wins in seven consecutive seasons
(72-30) under the direction of Sean McDermott, but they failed to make
a Super Bowl appearance (8 -7 in the postseason). Buffalo finished
fourth in scoring (481 points) and third in offensive yards (6,695). Their
five-year hold on the AFC East Championship ended with the New
England Patriots (14 -3) regaining their elite team status. Buffalo’s
defense allowed 365 points (11th) while giving up the seventh -lowest
total in combined yards (5,20 9). The Bills’ defense was on the field for
the fewest number of plays (950) and the lowest time of possession
(7:36:35).
Despite their great career record (98-50), Buffalo fired McDermott after
the season. Joe Brady was promoted from offensive coordinator to
head coach. He’s been in the Bills’ coaching system since 2022, with
three different jobs (quarterbacks coach, Interim Offensive coordinator,
and offensive coordinator). His best coaching success came in 2019 at
LSU (National Champions), with Joe Burrow behind center. He was in
charge of their passing game and wide receivers. Brady

underperformed expectations as the Carolina Panthers’ offensive
coordinator in 2020 and 2021.
Pete Carmichael takes over the offensive coordinator job. He’s been
coaching in the NFL since 2000, with 15 years of experience at the
position with the Saints. His offense won the Super Bowl in 2010. Jim
Leonhard will handle the defensive duties. Over the past two seasons,
he worked for the Denver Broncos as a defensive backs coach, pass
game coordinator, and assistant head coach.
Offense

Last season, Buffalo ran the ball 52.5% of the time (547/2,714) with a
league-high 30 rushing touchdowns. Their offensive line allowed only
40 sacks (14 in 2024). The Bills ranked 17th in completions (344), 25th
in pass attempts (495), 13th in passing yard s (3,981), and ninth in
passing touchdowns (29).
Quarterback

QB Josh Allen, BUF

Josh Allen projects for 3751 passing yards, 28 passing TDs, and 11 INTs, with 574 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs adding fantasy value for the Buffalo Bills. This is a projection-derived draft blurb and requires player-ID and team validation before CMS import.

QB Kyle Allen, BUF

Kyle Allen projects for 76 passing yards, 0 passing TDs, and 1 INTs, with 3 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs adding fantasy value for the Buffalo Bills. This is a projection-derived draft blurb and requires player-ID and team validation before CMS import.

RB Ty Johnson, BUF

Ty Johnson projects for 35 carries for 143 yards and 1 TDs, plus 20 catches for 162 yards and 2 TDs in the Buffalo Bills offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.

RB Ray Davis, BUF

Ray Davis projects for 75 carries for 314 yards and 2 TDs, plus 12 catches for 89 yards and 0 TDs in the Buffalo Bills offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.

RB Frank Gore, ---

Frank Gore projects for limited stat volume in the current projection set in the Buffalo Bills offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.

RB James Cook III, BUF

James Cook III projects for 275 carries for 1318 yards and 11 TDs, plus 33 catches for 279 yards and 3 TDs in the Buffalo Bills offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.